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Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

England / East of England / Mid Suffolk / Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

About

The Fressingfield, Laxfield, and Worlingworth area lies in the rural heart of Mid Suffolk, characterized by rolling farmland, quiet lanes, and traditional timber-framed houses. The landscape is dotted with small villages, each with its own parish church, often dating back to medieval times. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with fields of crops and grazing livestock shaping the scenery. The area is sparsely populated, offering a sense of quiet and seclusion.

Laxfield stands out with its historic market square and the remains of a 14th-century church, while Fressingfield is known for its village green and connections to composer Benjamin Britten. Worlingworth retains a more secluded feel, surrounded by open countryside. The region has few large settlements, with most amenities found in nearby towns like Framlingham or Diss. Walking and cycling routes crisscross the area, taking in woodlands, hedgerows, and gently undulating fields.

Area overview

On average Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth is £44,200 per year. There are 8 schools in Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth Population
7,534
Population density
49.9 per km²

Demographics

British
7,231
96.02%
Other White
129
1.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.37%
Irish
23
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.27%
Total population: 7,531

Housing

Owns outright
1,667
50.7%
Owns with a mortgage
802
24.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
10.07%
Social rents from council
288
8.76%
Other forms of private rent
105
3.19%
Total households: 3,288

Property prices in Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£475,000
Flats1£185,000
Semi-Detached28£282,500
Terraced12£222,500

10 years price trend in Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

All postcodes in Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137EA

Church Road

IP137HA

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137HX

Maisie's Meadow

IP137JG

Smiths Close

IP137LR

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137NH

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP138ET

Elm Lodge Road

IP138EW

Cake Street

IP138FL

Bickers Hill Road

IP138HT

Badingham Road

IP200JE

Hunter's Lane

IP200LU

Hunter's Lane

IP200NN

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP215HU

Church Street

IP215HX

Church Street

IP215JJ

New Street

IP137BE

Swan Lane

IP137HP

Mill Road

IP137LU

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137NU

Church Road

IP146JT

Low Road

IP200LX

Grove Lane

IP200JL

Street Farm Court

IP200LS

The Street

IP215NU

New Street

IP215BH

New Street

IP215HE

Rattlerow Hill

IP215HG

Church Street

IP215JG

Bishops Way

IP215NN

Verdons Lane

IP137HE

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137NA

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP138BP

The Street

IP138HB

Bickers Hill Road

IP146FD

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP146LZ

Grove Lane

IP200LB

Fressingfield Road

IP200PE

Foxes Lane

IP200PG

Brames Lane

IP237LJ

Charity Lane

IP137HN

Mill Road

IP137JD

Southolt Road

IP137LT

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP138HQ

Station Road

IP146JP

Low Road

IP200JX

Harleston Road

IP200LH

School Lane

IP200LQ

Town Farm Close

IP215TX

Harleston Road

IP137EP

Low Road

IP137EQ

Dog Lane

IP137EX

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137EY

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137NS

Church Road

IP137NX

New Road

IP138BA

Church Lane

IP138DY

The Linx

IP146LX

The Street

IP215TN

The Street

IP215BN

Castell Close

IP215HZ

Willow Close

IP215JS

Neaves Lane

IP215LD

Church Close

IP215LW

Foal's Green Road

IP215NL

Laxfield Road

IP215PP

Stradbroke Road

IP215PQ

Broadway

IP215SF

Daisy Hill

IP237LL

Church Lane

IP237LN

Eye Road

IP237QN

Park Road

IP137LY

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP138EE

Cake Street

IP138EH

Laxfield Road

IP200AP

Brames Lane

IP215BW

Gules Green Lane

IP215FB

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP215PD

Laxfield Road

IP215QE

Buckingham's Hill

IP237JX

Dublin Road

IP237JZ

Bedingfield Road

IP137NW

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP137LX

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP138DW

Church Walk

IP138EB

Elm Lodge Road

IP138FP

Framlingham Road

IP146JH

Bellwell Lane

IP215JD

Willow Close

IP200JF

Metfield Road

IP215JF

Farriers Close

IP200LR

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP215JT

Laxfield Road

IP215JU

Chapel Close

IP215LH

Cole Street

IP215NS

Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth

IP215QQ

Chapel Close

IP215SD

Buckingham's Hill

IP215SG

Buckingham's Hill

IP215TF

Fir Tree Close

IP215UB

Withersdale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.